New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Jose Walfredo Fernandez
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 2244267
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jose Walfredo Fernandez has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jose Walfredo Fernandez has carried New York bar registration 2244267 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10166. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Jose Walfredo Fernandez has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Jose Walfredo Fernandez's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Jose compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Jose Walfredo Fernandez is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2244267
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10166
- Phone
- (917) 648-4951
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jose Walfredo Fernandez's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
Other Attorneys at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in New York, NY
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Jose Walfredo Fernandez with similar attorneys in New York.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Jose Walfredo Fernandez's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jose Fernandez licensed?
Jose Fernandez is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jose Walfredo Fernandez admitted to the bar?
Jose Walfredo Fernandez's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Jose Walfredo Fernandez go to law school?
Jose Walfredo Fernandez attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Jose Walfredo Fernandez work for?
Jose Walfredo Fernandez is associated with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP in New York, NY.
Is Jose Walfredo Fernandez in good standing?
Yes, Jose Walfredo Fernandez holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.